Psychology
Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.
Meaning
Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.
Applications
Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.
Conversion
HEX
40607B
RGB
64, 96, 123
HSL
207, 32%, 37%
HSB
207, 48%, 48%
CMYK
48, 22, 0, 52
LAB
39, -6, -19
LCH
39, 20, 252
OKLCH
0.48, 0.06, 245
XYZ
10, 11, 20
LUV
39, -15, -25
HWB
207, 25%, 52%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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